Job Description
BAE Systems, one of the world’s largest defense contractors and a Top 10 prime contractor to the Department of War, is hiring a Senior Industrial Engineer at our Louisville site, which specializes in the fabrication and assembly of major Naval shipboard components. We work a 9/80 schedule with every other Friday off.
- Identify the most efficient sequence of operations and workflow
- Establish methods for maximum utilization of facilities and personnel
- Reduce waste, rework, and cycle times
- Conduct studies pertaining to cost control, cost reduction, and the purchase/lease/maintenance of equipment
- Design factory layouts that align with the plan and vision for safe delivery
- Collaborate with various internal departments that include Program Management, Production Engineering, Quality, Supply Chain, Facilities, Purchasing, Finance, and Operations to develop a world class manufacturing facility
- Develop and deploy a framework to sustain the utilization of lean concepts
- Ability to create a process improvement roadmap for assigned value stream focusing on lead time and cycle time reductions
- Engage in regular communications with production support, planning, logistics, quality, manufacturing supervisors, Safety, and direct labor workforce to assess operations performance
- Summarize and present findings to internal customers to gain buy-in for improvement efforts
- Discuss the status of metrics and key performance indicators with Site Leadership
- Participate in projects outside of day-to-day scope to broaden knowledge of the business and add value by working cross functionally
Required Skills and Education
- Bachelor's degree in a relevant technical discipline, such as engineering or technology
- Minimum 4 years of experience in a manufacturing environment
- Proficiency of MS Office Suite products (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.)
- Excellent planning, time management, organization, and ability to handle multiple assignments
- Effective written and spoken communication skills
- Experience working with current computer applications, CAD programs and model manipulation
- Project management experience in a relevant manufacturing environment
- Experience with developing cost-benefit analysis, ROI and estimating production standards
- Ability to obtain a security clearance
- This role requires regular presence in a manufacturing or fabrication environment. The incumbent must be able to access and safely navigate production areas which may include climbing, kneeling, stooping, and working in confined spaces. Must also be able to comply with all requirements including the use of required personal protective equipment (PPE) in accordance with company policy.
About BAE Systems Platforms & Services Posting
BAE Systems, Inc. is the U.S. subsidiary of BAE Systems plc, an international defense, aerospace and security company which delivers a full range of products and services for air, land and naval forces, as well as advanced electronics, security, information technology solutions and customer support services. Improving the future and protecting lives is an ambitious mission, but it’s what we do at BAE Systems. Working here means using your passion and ingenuity where it counts – defending national security with breakthrough technology, superior products, and intelligence solutions. As you develop the latest technology and defend national security, you will continually hone your skills on a team—making a big impact on a global scale. At BAE Systems, you’ll find a rewarding career that truly makes a difference.
The Platforms & Services (P&S) sector under BAE Systems, Inc does the big stuff: the armored combat vehicles, naval guns, missile launchers, and ship repair…just to name a few. Our employees take pride in the work they do and why they do it. They are on the front lines every day, building our products to protect the lives of those who serve. We may be biased, but we think P&S does some of the coolest work around, and we think you will too.
Preferred Skills and Education
- Defense Contracting Experience
- Experience with ERP/MRP systems, such as Baan or Oracle
- Background or experience with welding, machining and assembly processes in a heavy equipment or component environment
- Six Sigma and/or Lean certification
- Experience with Capital Project management #LI-Onsite #LI-JR1
Typical Education and Experience
Typically a Bachelor's Degree and 4 years work experience or equivalent experience